From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Standardisation of a longer ignition coil in a stabalite case for 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\3\ img066 | |
| Date | 25th July 1923 | |
| R.R. 75A-(5 H) (S.J. 29), 12-10-21: G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3057. ORIGINAL COMPLETED 22.8.23 STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Date 25.7.23. X No. 4596 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. Half inch longer Ignition Coil in Stabalite Case. 40/50 HP. and 20 HP. Origin. The necessity for improved primary insulation as evidenced by recent failures of standard coils. Experimental Test Report. ATTACHED. Road Test Report. A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/EFC. Weight of Old Part. 1 lb. 12¾ ozs. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. 1 lb. 10 ozs. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. 2¾ ozs. decrease. Difference per Car. £ of no account. Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. JW/Rhs 13.8.23 SIGNATURES TABLE: SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON / Mr. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} JOHNSON. | 20.8.23 | Agreed. BJ. Mr. ROYCE | 14/8/23 | Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD | 26.7.23 | Agreed. Urgent - Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE | 25.7.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 27.7.23 | agreed DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 26.7.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Most desirable. Mr. PLATFORD | 26.7.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY | 27.7.23 | Agreed. FN. | ||